02331cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500220014426400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031650000310035250800720038352012860045553400450174165300230178665300220180965300320183165300260186370000320188985600430192199900170196438160UtSlPG20260610133853.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMarsh, Richard,d1857-191512aA Hero of Romance 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-11-28  aProduced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by Google Books  a"A Hero of Romance" by Richard Marsh is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of boys at Mecklemburg House Collegiate School, particularly a young lad named Bertie Bailey, who grapples with authority and the educational shortcomings of a dilapidated institution. Through Bertie's interactions with his punishing teacher, Mr. Till, and his subsequent adventures, the narrative promises a blend of youthful rebellion and the search for excitement outside the constraints of a conventional education.  The opening of the novel sets a dreary tone, depicting a dismal atmosphere within the school as Bertie faces punishment for insolence. The gloomy weather mirrors Bertie's mood as he sits at his desk, marked for punishment, reflecting his disdain for authority and academic obligations. The text introduces a cast of characters, including the ineffectual Mr. Till and Bertie's peers, who share a bond of mischief and rebellion against the school's repressive environment. As the chapter unfolds, it becomes evident that Bertie's defiance is not merely a personal struggle, but a commentary on the educational systems of the time, hinting at a desire for a more adventurous and fulfilling life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Fiction  aAdventure stories  aRunaway children -- Fiction  aSchoolboys -- Fiction1 aCopping, Harold,d1863-193240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38160  c79000d79000